Operations and Maintenance Tech I

$42,890 - $42,890/Yr

City Of South Bend - South Bend, IN

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

South Bend, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Operations and Maintenance Tech I position in South Bend's Public Works Department is an entry-level role focused on the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities. The technician is responsible for performing manual and semi-skilled labor to maintain equipment and ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to the community. This includes monitoring operations, assisting with equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and records facility operations data from meters, totalizers, indicators, and analyzers.
• Assists with the operation and maintenance of various water system equipment including valves, chemical feeders, pumps, buildings, and grounds.
• Collects water samples.
• Repairs or replaces damaged motors and pumps.
• Cleans, paints, mops, mows lawn, shovels, and maintains grounds around all well houses, pumping stations, and filtration plants.
• Maintains pumping operations to ensure chemical feeds are met as assigned.
• Performs maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs to the SCADA system and components.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing lines and fixtures including copper solder, PVC socket, and compression fittings.
• Takes delivery of hazardous and nonhazardous chemicals at all stations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the essential duties of the class.
• Minimum 1-year experience in a maintenance and/or mechanical position.
• Must be available to work overtime and standby when required.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of basic principles and practices involved in water treatment, distribution, chemistry, and math.
• Knowledgeable and capable of servicing requirements for mechanical equipment.
• Skilled in operation of various hand and power tools, inspection of mechanical equipment, performing general maintenance, and communications sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive and follow work direction.
• Ability to accurately read and record operations data, understand laboratory analysis, understand and follow oral and written instructions, follow safety procedures, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the fields of general mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance by passing an exam.
• Must have the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations and to use sound judgment in adverse working conditions.
• The ability to perform accurate basic math computations is required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $20.62 per hour.
• Opportunities for overtime and standby work.